CRBN 2X Power Series vs Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. CRBN 2X Power Series takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
CRBN 2X Power Series wins this matchup for most players: it takes spin, control and value on Paddle DNA against the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16, which costs $280.
Power
94 vs 90
Spin
93 vs 82
Control
84 vs 76
Forgiveness
Too close to call
78 vs 78
Hand speed
Too close to call
118 vs 120 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$220 at IQ 84 vs $280 at IQ 80.9
Overall pick: CRBN 2X Power Series · $220 · IQ 84
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 90Power94
- 84Control76
- 93Spin82
- 78Forgiveness78
- 80Sweet spot80
- 87Stability88
- 70Maneuverability70
- 88Pop90
- 80Touch70
- 82Consistency78
- 78Swing weight82
- 88Twist weight84
- 58Launch angle62
- 90Plow through92
- 62Softness56
CRBN 2X Power Series vs Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | CRBN 2X Power Series | Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 — better | $280 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 84 — better | 80.9 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.5 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 120 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.7 | 7.4 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon fiber | Solid-span carbon |
| Core material | Thermoformed polypropylene, foam-filled edges | Solid carbon core |
CRBN 2X Power Series verdict
CRBN's hybrid power build. The foam-filled perimeter pushes twist weight near the top of the field, so you get put-away power without the face twisting on off-center drives.
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 verdict
The most raw power in the database. Power 94 and plow-through 92 come with a 120 swing weight — this is a serve-and-drive weapon, not a kitchen paddle.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is spin: CRBN 2X Power Series scores 93 against 82 for Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 — an 11-point gap. They are effectively level on pop, plow through, stability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. CRBN 2X Power Series is $60 cheaper at $220.
Spin
CRBN 2X Power Series leads by 11 points (93 vs 82).
Touch
CRBN 2X Power Series leads by 10 points (80 vs 70).
Control
CRBN 2X Power Series leads by 8 points (84 vs 76).
Softness
CRBN 2X Power Series leads by 6 points (62 vs 56).
Which one is right for your level?
Each call below re-weights the Paddle DNA traits that matter at that level, so the winner can differ from the overall pick.
Beginner
New to 3.0 — still building a consistent contact point
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (82.5 vs 80.8 on the weighted index). Take CRBN 2X Power Series and keep the $60.
- Twist weight
- Consistency
- Control
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
CRBN 2X Power Series
CRBN 2X Power Series is a narrow pick at this level — spin 93 vs 82, control 84 vs 76, touch 80 vs 70. At 118 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Spin
- Control
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
CRBN 2X Power Series
CRBN 2X Power Series is a narrow pick at this level — spin 93 vs 82, touch 80 vs 70, control 84 vs 76. Swing weight 118 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Spin
- Touch
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
CRBN 2X Power Series
CRBN 2X Power Series is a narrow pick at this level — softness 62 vs 56, twist weight 88 vs 84. Its 14 mm Thermoformed polypropylene, foam-filled edges core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
CRBN 2X Power Series
Take CRBN 2X Power Series if you want spin (+11), touch (+10), control (+8). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN 2X Power Series review →Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16
Take Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 if you want power (+4), swing weight (+4), launch angle (+4). Its swing weight of 120 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 review →CRBN 2X Power Series vs Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN 2X Power Series or the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16?
- CRBN 2X Power Series carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (84 vs 80.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — spin — CRBN 2X Power Series leads by 11 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN 2X Power Series, at 118 kg·cm² swing weight against 120 for Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the CRBN 2X Power Series or the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16?
- Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 scores 94 for power against 90 for CRBN 2X Power Series. That comes from a 16 mm Solid carbon core swinging at 120 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- CRBN 2X Power Series at 84 versus 76. Its 14 mm core holds the ball on the face slightly longer, which is what makes resets and dinks land shorter.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- CRBN 2X Power Series scores 93 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon fiber face, against 82 for the Solid-span carbon face on Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16. In practice an 11-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 78 on forgiveness, off the same 6.9 twist weight.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- CRBN 2X Power Series costs $220, $60 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on whether you actually use the traits it trades away — check the head-to-head DNA bars above before paying up.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- CRBN 2X Power Series: 14 mm Thermoformed polypropylene, foam-filled edges core with a Raw T700 carbon fiber face. Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16: 16 mm Solid carbon core with a Solid-span carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.25 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Forgiveness (78) and sweet spot (80) are identical, so a developing player can start on either — decide on price and handle feel.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- CRBN 2X Power Series at 8.3 oz against 8.5 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (118 vs 120) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 to the CRBN 2X Power Series?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN 2X Power Series leads on spin by 11 points; everything else is within 10 points. At $220 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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